Seeing as how the narrator and Sonny were both afforded the same opportunities, the narrator does not understand how or why Sonny chooses to pursue what he does. The disapproval of Sonny's decision to become a musician stems primarily from his view of musicians in general. His experiences with musicians have led him to believe that they are unmotivated, drug users, seeking only good times and a high from life. The eldest sibling does not understand his brother’s choice to become a musician until he is invited to watch a performance. Then, the narrator begins to see how Sonny relieves his bottled up feelings through music, and as he listens, he connects with his brother. The narrator finally understands parts of his brother’s life he did not